Stock Analysts

Holiday Mood Spurs Retail Stocks, 2 Picks for the Cart

Amid a backdrop of better-than-expected third-quarter GDP growth of 5%, along with improving unemployment rate and increasing consumer confidence, retailers seem to be rejoicing this holiday season. All the Christmas ho ho and the fun and frolic to welcome 2015 reflected in the market run of many retailers yesterday. Some of the retailers that reached the 52-week high spot yesterday were Carter’s Inc […]

Technicals

Weakness Seen in Worthington Industries (WOR) Estimates: Should You Stay Away? – Tale of the Tape

Similar to wise buying decisions, exiting certain underperformers at the right time helps maximize portfolio returns. Selling off losers can be difficult, but if both the share price and estimates are falling, it could be time to get rid of the security before more losses hit your portfolio. One such stock that you may want to consider dropping is Worthington Industries, Inc. […]

Stock Analysts

Technology in 2014: Part 6: The Final Scorecard

Technology development in 2014 focused on the move to cloud computing on the one hand and the Internet of Things (IoT) on the other. On the devices side, the distinction between consumer and enterprise receded further, with Apple ( AAPL ), Google ( GOOGL ), Microsoft ( MSFT ) and Intel ( INTC ) spurring the trend. Measurement and tracking of health information assumed greater importance and wearable devices to record this information (other than the new iPhones) started entering the market. […]

Technicals

Why AK Steel Holding (AKS) Could Be Positioned for a Surge? – Tale of the Tape

AK Steel Holding Corporation ( AKS ) is a Steel Producers industry stock that could be an interesting play for investors. That is because, not only does the stock have decent short-term momentum, but it is seeing solid activity on the earnings estimate revision front as well. These positive earnings estimate revisions suggest that analysts are becoming more optimistic on AKS’s earnings for the coming quarter and year […]

Mergers & Acquisitions

Ballast Nedam Update

Ballast Nedam Update PR Newswire NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, December 31, 2014 NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands , December 31, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Ballast Nedam has completed the sale of Ballast Nedam Offshore’s activities to Van Oord and now announces the following development. Certain Dutch and international parties have approached Ballast Nedam with a view to exploring the opportunities for a merger or acquisition. Ballast Nedam always gives strategic options serious consideration in the interests of its shareholders and other stakeholders. […]

Stock Analysts

Gilead/J&J Expand TAF-based HIV Drugs Related Agreement

Gilead Sciences, Inc. ( GILD ) announced that it has expanded its agreement with Janssen R&D Ireland, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson ( JNJ ), for the development and commercialization of a new once-daily single tablet regimen containing Gilead’s tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) and Emtriva and Johnson & Johnson’s Edurant. […]

Stock Analysts

Embraer Wins Orders for 10 Phenom 300 from NetJets

Brazilian airplane manufacturer Embraer SA ( ERJ ) said NetJets Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Inc. ( BRK.A ) ( BRK.B ) company, has converted purchase options for 10 Signature Series Phenom 300 into firm orders. Embraer – a global leader in manufacturing up to 130 seat airplanes – is set to exit 2014 on a positive note on this $89.55 million contract. […]